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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Bacillus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 12, 2026
Bobae Korean Noodle House & Bar, in Bellevue, Washington (near Seattle) is associated with a gastrointestinal outbreak. During the investigation, King County Public Health identified major health code violations that may have contributed to those reported illnesses. King County Public… read more
International Nestle Formula Recall Due to Ingredient Issue. Could It Impact the U.S.?
Bacillus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 8, 2026
A recent Nestle formula recall has impacted the international community, putting babies across the world at risk. While this is not yet a problem in the United State, it could be. The recall was initiated because an ingredient used in… read more
Did You Get Food Poisoning at Mizuki Buffet? You Are Not Alone!
Bacillus,Norovirus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Staphyloccocous | December 28, 2025
If you got food poisoning at Mizuki Buffet recently, you are not alone. Several cases of foodborne illness have been reported with Mizuki Buffet being a common food source. Others likely have gone unreported. Multiple violations were discovered when King… read more
Bacillus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 10, 2025
Thanksgiving Indian fusion meals from Kanishka Cuisine of India are a common factor in at least 35 gastrointestinal illnesses clustered around Seattle, Washington. Authorities believe the specific cause of the illness is a fast-acting toxin produced by one or two… read more
Death By Pasta? R.I.P’d By Rice? Bacterial Toxins Can Form When Leftovers Are Left Out!
Bacillus,Our Blog | May 7, 2025
Bacterial toxins are dangerous chemicals. Mostly because they behave differently than their live makers. They cannot be killed. Pasta, rice, potato dishes and other delightfully starchy foods are vulnerable to this type of bacterial toxin formation. It is the central… read more
Could Your “Doggie Bag” Be Doubly Dangerous? Certain Leftovers Have Higher Risk for Food Poisoning.
Bacillus,Food Safety,Our Blog | April 15, 2024
Could your doggie bag lead to food poisoning? Certain leftovers have a higher risk of spreading foodborne bacteria that can make you sick. Eating out is expensive. Probably now, more than ever. We still continue to eat out, albeit at… read more
Kumo Sushi & Steakhouse Rice Outbreak
Bacillus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 14, 2023
At least 28 people have reported falling sick after eating at Kumo Sushi & Steakhouse in Stony Brook, New York and 12 were sick enough to be sent to the hospital. A short time after eating, patrons began falling seriously… read more
Kumo Sushi & Steakhouse Food Poisoning
Bacillus,Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 10, 2023
After eating at Kumo Sushi & Steakhouse on Saturday, a dozen people were rushed to the Emergency Room with food poisoning. At least 28 people were sickened in the Kumo Sushi & Steakhouse Food Poisoning Outbreak. The Kumo Sushi &… read more
No Love for Bacillus – One of the Most Understudied Pathogens?
Bacillus,Food Safety,Our Blog | March 13, 2019
Certain kinds of pathogens get written about here at Make Food Safe a lot. They’re the repeat offenders of the food-poisoning world; the familiar faces that make headlines again and again. Salmonella comes up a lot. So do E. coli… read more
How are Food Poisoning Outbreaks Investigated?
Bacillus,Botulism,Campylobacter,Cyclospora,E. coli,Hep A,Legionella,Listeria,Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella,Shigella,Staphyloccocous,Vibrio,Yersinia | August 16, 2018
Public health and regulatory officials respond to foodborne disease outbreaks much the same way that police officers respond to crime. They must work swiftly, collecting as much helpful information in the smallest amount of time possible in order to take… read more